How to Make Cheesy Bread Braid - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked bread wafting through the kitchen. And when that bread is filled with gooey, melted cheese, well, it's pretty much a dream come true. That's why we're so excited to share this recipe for Cheesy Bread Braid with you. It's a show-stopping, beautiful loaf that's perfect for sharing with friends and family or enjoying all to yourself.

This Cheesy Bread Braid is made with a soft, fluffy dough that's rolled out and filled with a generous ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 (1 pound) loaf frozen bread dough, thawed
  • 1 ½ cups shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • garlic salt to taste
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • coarse salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Rest Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 1 bread braid

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Rub bread dough with olive oil on all sides and place between 2 pieces of parchment paper. Roll dough into an 8x12-inch rectangle.
  • Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, make 7 cuts on a slight angle down towards the middle of the dough. Repeat on the other side, leaving about 4 inches in the middle for the filling.
  • Mix together mozzarella cheese, butter, oregano, and garlic salt in a bowl for the filling. Spread filling down along the middle of the dough.
  • Starting at the bottom, take the right strip and gently pull up towards the middle; then take the left and pinch together with the folded right strip. Repeat with all the dough strips.
  • Brush braid with beaten egg and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and coarse salt. Transfer braid onto the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Nutrition

    339 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 643mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Potassium: 41mg